Key Takeaways
- God of War: Ragnarök PC bypasses PSN login requirement.
- God of War: Ragnarök’s PC port has more problems than PSN, including performance and crash issues on powerful PCs.
- The PC gaming community will likely continue to buttheads with Sony if their anti-player behavior continues.
As a seasoned PC gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that Sony’s recent foray into the realm of PC gaming has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The latest addition to their catalog, God of War: Ragnarök, has left me both impressed and frustrated in equal measure.
Ragnarök” enables PC gamers to sidestep Sony’s contentious PlayStation Network (PSN) login prerequisite just a few days following its launch.
Although the creator, Nexus mods user iArtoriasUA, made the mod to strip “the PlayStation PC SDK runtime requirement for God of War Ragnarök” to avoid errors, players have used it to circumvent Sony’s PSN policy.
Installing this mod is quite straightforward; just download it from Nexus Mods, place it within your game’s directory, and you’re ready to enjoy the game!
Modding, no matter how small the mod, should always be done with caution as the threat of corrupt files is ever-present.
While iArtoriasUA explicitly stated on the mod’s page that it doesn’t promote piracy, there’s a chance it could unintentionally do so. If Sony takes action against this, it might stir up their legal team. Yet, if using a legally purchased product is restricted by Sony, one may question whether this is still considered piracy.
Even if not resorting to a lawsuit and regardless of whether players may find it unfavorable, Sony could potentially update the game to align with their policies.
At the moment of composition, the modification functions fairly effectively. However, should it receive an update, there’s a possibility that modders could find themselves playing a protracted game of cat and mouse.
Sony’s Troubled PC Scene
The shoehorning of PSN into PC games has been a headache this year.
In May, players of “Helldivers 2” found themselves unable to play the game they purchased due to an unexpected and compulsory PSN login restriction.
Sony’s move, following closely after the launch of Helldivers 2, was perceived as an attempt to artificially boost their sales figures. This decision sparked a strong reaction from the community. Later on, the publisher seemed to retract their stance and discreetly withdrew the game from regions where it wasn’t allowed on the PlayStation Network, effectively halting further purchases.
It appears that God of War: Ragnarök will offer a fresh experience rather than a repeat, as the Japanese developer has not shown signs of changing their decision so far. Interestingly, despite Steam reviews being labeled as “mixed,” out of the total six thousand reviews, only about 33% have been negative.
It’s important to note that many of these reviews express dissatisfaction due to issues with the PC version, where high-performance systems struggle because of inadequate porting. Finding oneself compelled to subscribe to a service and then encountering poor performance can often leave a PC game enthusiast feeling frustrated.
Ban all 3rd party logins for steam, steam should operate entirely by owning a steam account and nothing else, especially to even PLAY the game which again, is singleplayer.
– Steam Review
Despite some being open to compromise regarding Sony’s conditions, there have been reports of issues with account setup, causing PSN to ask for government identification and photos. Given their past record of data leaks, Sony might be soliciting trust they haven’t yet demonstrated.
In the midst of the console generation’s anticipated midpoint, I find myself growing increasingly concerned about Sony. The high prices and the chaotic situation with Concord have made for a challenging year for loyal Sony fans like myself.
It remains uncertain whether Sony plans to address players’ workarounds in future updates or find some middle ground. Regardless, one fact is undeniable: the more pressure Sony applies, the stronger the PC gaming community will resist.
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